Technical Product Manager (Relocation Assistance Available)

Vaco is actively seeking a seasoned Product Manager with experience in the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) to drive the development of custom software applications within a financial or wealth management environment.

This role will involve close collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure that products are developed and delivered in alignment with strategic enterprise goals.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in agile product management, excellent communication and presentation skills, and the ability to navigate the complex demands associated with orchestrating development initiatives within the financial services industry.


Key Responsibilities:

• Product Strategy & Vision: Define and execute product strategies and roadmaps for custom applications tailored to financial and wealth management customers.

• Agile & SAFe Leadership: Serve as the product leader in a SAFe Agile environment responsible for managing backlogs, prioritizing features, and coordinating with Agile Release Trains to ensure successful product increments.

• Stakeholder Engagement: Partner with internal stakeholders including senior leadership, stakeholders, and development teams to gather requirements, set expectations, and communicate product progress.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with engineering, design, and quality assurance teams to deliver high-quality applications on time. Acting as the primary liaison between technical and business teams.

• Market Analysis & Customer Insight: Conduct market research, competitor analysis, and user feedback sessions to identify trends, assess new opportunities, and validate assumptions to continuously improve products.

• Communication & Presentation: Prepare and deliver product presentations, updates, and training sessions for various audiences, ensuring clarity and alignment on goals, status, and direction.

• Risk & Compliance Management: Ensure product development complies with financial industry regulations and risk management practices. Work with legal and compliance teams to address potential challenges proactively.

Requirements:

• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of product management experience, preferably in financial services or wealth management, with a strong focus on custom application development.

• SAFe Certification: Certified SAFe Product Owner / Product Manager or higher SAFe certification is strongly preferred.

• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to convey complex information to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• Technical Skills: Familiarity with product development lifecycles, software development processes, and project management tools like Jira, Confluence, and other agile tools.

• Financial Services Knowledge: Familiarity with the financial, investment, or wealth management industry including trends, compliance requirements, and customer needs.

Additional Details:

• Employment Type: Direct-Hire


• Schedule: On Site


• Start Date: Immediate


• Location: St. Louis


• Target Compensation: $150k to $175k plus Bonus


• Relocation: Relocation assistance will be provided


• Employment Status: Corp-to-Corp or employment sponsorship is not being considered

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